Ideally, take folic acid if you are trying to conceive (in the form of a pre-natal vitamin). Folic acid makes the most difference (in my understanding) in the first trimester of pregnancy as that is when neural tube and brain development is most involved.
It is important to take folic acid not only while pregnant but also while trying to get pregnant since the earlier it is started the better. It helps to reduce the risk of neural or spinal cord defects such as spina bifida.
It is a B vitamin. It prevents anemia, it can prevent birth defects, and may help prevent cancer and Alzheimer's.
so your body can produce more cells. People w/ sickle cell should take this vitamin.
Because folic acid deficiency can cause birth defects, all women of childbearing age who can become pregnant should consume at least 400 mcg of folic acid daily.
It is most important for pregnant women to take, as it contributes to lowering the risk of birth defects (such as neural tube defects).
I would like to ask you is there any risk for a man to take folic acid. Can teenages take folic acid(boy) Do folic acid develop brains on teenages.
Yes. You can give folic acid to dogs also.
Non pregnant people should have 400 mcg of folic acid and pregnant woman should increase their folic acid intake to 800 mcg.
my doct advise if taking obimin, it is not necessary to consume folic acid as obinim contains contents of folic acid. but if really feel tired that day, can take both together.
Yes,
Apparently there is a school of thought that thinks taking folic acid is good for gout. Got to the associated link (What Everyone Should Know About Folic Acid And Gout)http://www.micronutra.com/journal/gout/what-everyone-should-know-about-folic-acid-and-gou
folic-acid
You can take it but it is not indicated.
Folic acid reduces the risk of birth defects in studies. Also a lack of folic acid can lead to exhaustion and edginess. Many times it is prescribed to expectant mothers early in their pregnancy.
You must take folic acid with methotrexate because the drug depletes it naturally from the body. Not taking folic acid could lead to severe liver damage. When being treated with MTX regular blood tests should be done to test for toxicity and other problems. ( I take 7.5 mg MTX once a week and 5 mg megafoll folic acid per day. )
It is safe to take. I helps prevent neural tube disorders in babies.
Does folic acid conflict with diuretic